Desegregation and Public Schools

After reading pages 295-355, look at the following video with its accompanying story, “Desegregation and Public Schools”: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/09/booming/desegregation-and-the-public-schools.html?_r=0 (Links to an external site.). After considering both, consider the following: without mandatory busing, it appears that schools became segregated once again? What are the effects of such segregation? How may it be overcome?

Rubric

Outcome Written Communication Value Rubric

Outcome Written Communication Value Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWRITTEN COMMUNICATION VALUEview longer description

threshold: 3.0 pts

4.0 ptsCapstone

3.0 ptsMilestones

2.0 ptsMilestones

1.0 ptsBenchmark

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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWC Context of and Purpose for Writingview longer description

threshold: 3.0 pts

4.0 ptsDemonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and focuses all elements of the work.

3.0 ptsDemonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose and a clear focus on the assigned task(s) (e.g., the task aligns with audience, purpose, and context).

2.0 ptsDemonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., begins to show awareness of audience's perceptions and assumptions).

1.0 ptsDemonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned tasks(s) (e.g., expectation of instructor or self as audience).

0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWC Content Developmentthreshold: 3.0 pts

4.0 ptsUses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer's understanding, and shaping the whole work.

3.0 ptsUses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work.

2.0 ptsUses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work.

1.0 ptsUses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work.

0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWC Genre and Disciplinary Conventionsview longer description

threshold: 3.0 pts

4.0 ptsDemonstrates detailed attention to and successful execution of a wide range of conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task (s) including organization, content, presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices

3.0 ptsDemonstrates consistent use of important conventions particular to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s), including organization, content, presentation, and stylistic choices

2.0 ptsFollows expectations appropriate to a specific discipline and/or writing task(s) for basic organization, content, and presentation

1.0 ptsAttempts to use a consistent system for basic organization and presentation.

0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWC Sources and Evidencethreshold: 3.0 pts

4.0 ptsDemonstrates skillful use of high-quality, credible, relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing

3.0 ptsDemonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

2.0 ptsDemonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of the writing.

1.0 ptsDemonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the writing.

0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations

4.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWC Control of Syntax and Mechanicsthreshold: 3.0 pts

4.0 ptsUses graceful language that skillfully communicates meaning to readers with clarity and fluency, and is virtually error-free.

3.0 ptsUses straightforward language that generally conveys meaning to readers. The language in the portfolio has few errors.

2.0 ptsUses language that generally conveys meaning to readers with clarity, although writing may include some errors.

1.0 ptsUses language that sometimes impedes meaning because of errors in usage.

0.0 ptsDoes Not Meet Expectations

4.0 pts

Total Points: 20.0